This weekly column features news stories and event announcements from around the American Redoubt region. (Idaho, Montana, eastern Oregon, eastern Washington, and Wyoming.) Much of the region is also more commonly known as The Inland Northwest. We also mention companies of interest to preppers and survivalists that are located in the American Redoubt region. Today, we focus on Washington’s pending magazine ban and conflicting drought forecasts.
Region-Wide:
Atmospheric river causes waterways across the Inland Northwest to rise. An excerpt:
“Some of the heaviest rain in Spokane in years is one sign of the tremendous amount of water that’s been dumped across the Inland Northwest so far this week. Now that water is expected to swell rivers to flood stage in some areas and close to record flows in others.
Heavy rain in the North Idaho mountains is already pushing the Coeur d’Alene River to minor flood stage. A Flood Warning is in place from Cataldo to Harrison until the river lowers this weekend. Further south, the St. Maries and St. Joe rivers are expected to push the river at St. Maries close to minor flood stage this weekend. Not only are these high river flows because of the heavy rain, but the melting snow because of the rain and high temperatures over the past few days.”
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Meanwhile, we read: Climatologists: Drought to worsen in Oregon, Idaho this year. A quote:
“At a news conference hosted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, water and climate experts from Oregon, Washington and Idaho said parts of the region should prepare now for severe drought, wildfires and record-low stream flows that will hurt salmon and other fragile species.
Drought covers 74% of the Pacific Northwest and nearly 20% is in extreme or exceptional drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. An unusual ridge of high pressure off the U.S. West Coast scuttled storms in January and February that the region normally counts on to replenish water levels and build up a snowpack that feeds streams and rivers in later months, the experts said.”
Idaho
Liberal journalist Nick Geranios strikes again: Rural Idaho town part of trend: Conservatives seeking space.
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Senate passes Texas-style anti-abortion bill.
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Idaho bill would end most property taxes on main residences.
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Child marriage becomes a legal loophole in custody fights.
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Idaho State Liquor stores pull Russian vodkas off shelves.
Montana
New Montana FWP app allows people to access hunting and fishing licenses on their phone.
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Convoy of truckers protesting COVID mandates makes its way across Montana. A quote:
“A convoy of about 200 to 400 truckers traveled through Montana Wednesday, stopping in the Lockwood area for the night. They say they’re on the way to Washington, D.C. to protest COVID mandates, with other truckers joining them as they move east.
Montana residents from all over showed their support, including Lockwood resident Corinne Anderson, who was waiting outside her home to see the convoy.”
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USS Montana submarine in final stages of sea trials.
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‘America’s Best Idea’ Yellowstone National Park celebrates 150 years.
Central & Eastern Oregon
‘Old growth’ or not? Oregon Wild, Forest Service face off over logging plans near Phil’s Trail.
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New Bend group’s measure would require voters get a say in outdoor homeless camp locations.
Central & Eastern Washington
Some Bad Legislative News: At 11 PM last Friday evening, the Washington state senate voted to pass a ban on 11+ round magazines. Assuming that Democrat Governor Inslee signs the bill, it will go into effect on July 1, 2022. It apparently has a grandfather clause, so I recommend that Washingtonians stock up heavily. If you own any beltfeds, then also buy plenty of links. And get ready to legally “on paper” transfer magazines to your children, nieces, nephews, and grandchildren, before July, in a notarized transfer letter.
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Multiple agencies work to recover BIA Corrections escapee.
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SPD arrest suspected car prowler with nearly 50 felony convictions, suspect released next day.
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Alleged driver in deadly crash bonds out of jail; pleads not guilty.
Wyoming
City of Rawlins issues boil water order for residents.
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Man Arrested for Starting Fires in Downtown Cheyenne.
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Wyoming Super Tag Raffle raises 1.6 million dollars.
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